Signification
A common greeting used in the morning.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, 'Buenos días' is used until lunch, which can be as late as 2:30 PM. It is strictly required when entering an elevator with strangers. People often use the singular 'Buen día' instead of the plural. It sounds more direct and is the standard in the Rioplatense region. It is common to add 'le' to the end in some regions or use 'Muy buenos días' to show extra respect to elders. The 'greeting ritual' is important. Just saying 'Buenos días' is often not enough; you should wait for the response before continuing.
The Lunch Rule
In Spain, 'Buenos días' lasts until you finish lunch. If you see someone at 2:30 PM and they haven't eaten, they might still say 'Buenos días'.
Gender Trap
Never say 'Buenas días'. Even though 'día' ends in 'a', it is masculine. This is the #1 mistake for beginners.
Signification
A common greeting used in the morning.
The Lunch Rule
In Spain, 'Buenos días' lasts until you finish lunch. If you see someone at 2:30 PM and they haven't eaten, they might still say 'Buenos días'.
Gender Trap
Never say 'Buenas días'. Even though 'día' ends in 'a', it is masculine. This is the #1 mistake for beginners.
Elevator Etiquette
Always say 'Buenos días' when entering an elevator. Silence is considered quite rude in Hispanic cultures.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the greeting for 9:00 AM.
Son las nueve de la mañana. Entras en una tienda y dices:
Buenos días is the correct masculine plural form for the morning.
Complete the sentence with the correct adjective.
¡______ días, abuela! ¿Cómo has dormido?
Días is masculine plural, so the adjective must be 'Buenos'.
Match the greeting to the time of day.
10:00 AM
10:00 AM is clearly in the morning block.
Complete the dialogue between a boss and an employee.
Empleado: 'Buenos días, señor.' Jefe: '________, ¿ya terminaste el informe?'
The most natural response to 'Buenos días' is to repeat the greeting.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Morning Routine Vocabulary
Actions
- • Despertar
- • Desayunar
- • Ducharse
Objects
- • Café
- • Cama
- • Reloj
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSon las nueve de la mañana. Entras en una tienda y dices:
Buenos días is the correct masculine plural form for the morning.
¡______ días, abuela! ¿Cómo has dormido?
Días is masculine plural, so the adjective must be 'Buenos'.
10:00 AM
10:00 AM is clearly in the morning block.
Empleado: 'Buenos días, señor.' Jefe: '________, ¿ya terminaste el informe?'
The most natural response to 'Buenos días' is to repeat the greeting.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt likely comes from an old blessing 'Buenos días os dé Dios' (May God give you good days), wishing you a good day today and in the future.
Yes, 'Buenas' is a very common, informal way to greet people at any time of day, but 'Buenos días' is better for formal situations.
Usually around 2:00 PM or after lunch. If the sun is high and people are eating, switch to 'Buenas tardes'.
Not at all! It's very common in Latin America, especially in Argentina and Uruguay.
Expressions liées
Buenas tardes
similarGood afternoon
Buenas noches
similarGood night / Good evening
Buen día
specialized formGood day (singular)
Buenas
informalHi / Hello (shortened)
